Birthday Bonanza

It is wild to think that just a year ago, Adam and I were just introduced to this amazing little creature that we made! And he has turned out to be so great so far!

The DT birthday showdown was hot and busy. We had our luncheon on the grass at Big Rock Park, at the base of Cowles Mountain in Mission Trails Regional Park. It is an awesome park- and we apparently we not the only people to know this. . . there were at least two other birthday parties (complete with jump-o-fun's and pinatas and princesses) and a volleyball troop. We were casual and low-key, and Dylan got to check out all the other happenings too. Our lovely friends and neighbors came to celebrate and wish our little dude well. Gramps was in town for a visit and helped me in all my crazed preparations (thanks Pops). And while I tried to keep the secret, inner control freak part of myself at bay, I did get a touch silly with the preciseness of the table arrangement- unfortunately there is no picture to prove this detail. I think Dylan had fun- he passed out afterwards like a senior after graduation day!

I am so thankful we have some good people surrounding us out here in the land of perpetual sunshine.

I am also thankful we have family visitors on a regular basis. DT and I took Gramps to Ocean Beach and it was another beautiful day, the water even felt like it was getting warmer. Dylan lured a cute little miss with his beach toys and enjoyed watching her fill a bucket with sand. He was also in awe of her advanced vocabulary and ability to communicate things she wanted (more water). He is a chick magnet.